It didn’t get easier for Ford with many in the audience yelling following the remark.

“Let me finish please,” said Ford. “My family has the utmost respect for the Jewish community. The utmost respect. And we look forward to working with the Jewish community as we have for the last four years.”

“Instead of answering questions about it following the debate, Doug ran. That is shameful behaviour from an elected official, let alone someone seeking to lead a diverse and inclusive city like Toronto.”

Doug was infuriated about Tory’s statement when he appeared on AM640 with Lorne Honickman Monday morning.

“He released a statement calling me a racist, anti-Semitic. He was implying that. It’s very clear,” Ford said. “This is John Tory and I demand an apology.”

“My wife is Jewish. Her mother, her family is Jewish. She was insulated last night after seeing the comments.”

LISTEN: Doug Ford addresses anti-semitism controversy on AM640

Ford went on further to clarify his comments made during the debate Sunday.

“My point is I’ve had a long term relationship with the Jewish community,” Ford said on radio.

“I said in the public numerous times his [Rob Ford] comments were unacceptable and inexcusable. They want to paint me in the same picture.”

Ford also questioned Goldkind’s participation in the event.

“Is he the hand chosen person out of 55 people to show up at this debate? Why aren’t we including every one Lorne,” he said.